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R J Grunt's, Chicago, IL

R J Grunt's

4.5
4.5
2004 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Kid-friendly
The first Lettuce Entertain You restaurant, Grunts still exudes the funky, devil-may-care lifestyle of the 70s in its style, décor, music, and menu. Happily for all of us, the best eating of that day continues to be some of the best today.

While there's a huge menu that's as much fun to eat your way through as it is to read, many of Grunts' old favorites spark return visits. The burgers are arguably the best in town. The new 'digital' salad bar boasts many of your favorite fresh ingredients daily. Giant malts and milkshakes are hand scooped and come in a rainbow of favors. Oh! Don't forget the barbecued baby back ribs, and sandwich specials.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sat 10:30 am–9:30 pm Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (773) 929-5363
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Lincoln Park
  • Cross street
    Dickens
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    CTA Busses 22 / 36 / 151
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 2,004 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
R J Grunt's offers a nostalgic dining experience with "absolutely delicious hamburgers" and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Located near Lincoln Park Zoo, it's a perfect spot for families and casual meet-ups. Service is often praised as "amazing," and their creative Digital Salad Bar is a modern twist on a classic favorite.

2,004 Reviews
  1. Dominick

    VIP

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Still a fun place. Great burgers. Good French onion soup. A great bit of history now in Lincoln park. Fun to revisit

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  2. Carter

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best place to go before Zoo lights in Lincoln Park Zoo. Favorite is the patty melt, but everything is very solid!

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  3. Amber

    VIP

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    RJ Grunts is a fun night out for anyone! Food is good and drinks are great! Can go there with friends or family.

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  4. Anne

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the first time eating at RJ Grunts. We were coming from the suburbs and hit traffic that was making us late. I called ahead and let them know. They were happy to accommodate and made sure a table was saved. By the time we parked, we were at least 25 minutes late, and I feel that this was above and beyond. I would not have expected them to hold it for so long. They were extremely busy! The waitstaff was excellent, our food came quickly and was delicious! It’s definitely a louder restaurant, but I would have expected that from the vibe, and it didn’t bother us one bit! Great place and I highly recommend it!

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  5. Mary

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a good time and good meal at RJ Grunts. Our go to for the holidays with family.

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  6. Gayle

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience. We weren’t rushed and the food was excellent! Love the new salad system. And love being able to make reservations!

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  7. Paula

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was great, did not rush us but kept things moving along. RJ Grunts is always a consistent choice with good food.

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  8. Jessica

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy eating at RJ Grunts. The food is always delicious, hot and plentiful. Servers are the best!

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  9. Frank

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Best burgers in the downtown area. Small place with big crowds. Pricey, but you’re in Lincoln Park, so expected.

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  10. Tom

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s a an annual tradition to visit RJ Grunts for the holidays for my family. We had a great time as always. Love the service, vibe, and food. Next year I won’t go on Christmas Eve as Lincoln Park Zoo is closed so no zoo lights :( Instead, we enjoyed a nice walkaround the neighborhood after eating. I will say the bartender must’ve punched out for Christmas early (who can blame them) because the cocktails were average at best. We will be back next year! 

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FAQs

R J Grunt's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 929-5363.

R J Grunt's is rated 4.5 stars by 2004 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for R J Grunt's

2056 N. Lincoln Park West, Chicago, IL 60614

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Dickens
  • Neighborhood
    Lincoln Park
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sat 10:30 am–9:30 pm Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    CTA Busses 22 / 36 / 151
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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